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Air-Compressed flywheel Motor
Project description
During my winter quarter, I decided to enroll in a machine shop class that taught students how to machine stock pieces of aluminum, steel, and brass into an air-compressed motor.
This class is completely hands-on. Each day, I was exposed to new machining techniques, tools, and safety procedures.
what i learned
I learned how to properly operate the lathe, mill, and band saw using the correct speed, feed, and depth. I also learned techniques on how to polish the finished product.
results
I managed to run my flywheel at 3,355 rotations per minute which exceeded RPM expectations. Sanding the parts at the end gave the motor a clean and shiny exterior.
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